- 1 year ago
How to setup QMake for a plain c++ project
QMake is typically used as the build system for Qt projects, which include C++ code as well as Qt-specific features. However, if you want to set up QMake for a plain C++ project without any Qt dependencies, you can follow these steps:
Create a Project Directory: Start by creating a directory for your project. This will serve as the root directory for your project files.
Create the Project File: Inside the project directory, create a file named
<project_name>.pro
. This is the QMake project file that describes your project to QMake. You can choose any name for your project, but conventionally it matches the project directory name.Configure the Project File: Open the
<project_name>.pro
file in a text editor and define the structure and build settings for your project. Here's an example of a minimal<project_name>.pro
file for a plain C++ project:makefileTEMPLATE = app
TARGET = <executable_name>
SOURCES += main.cpp
In this example,
TEMPLATE
specifies the type of the project (in this case, an application),TARGET
sets the name of the output executable, andSOURCES
lists the source files for your project (e.g.,main.cpp
). You can modify these settings according to your project structure and requirements.Create Source Files: Inside the project directory, create your C++ source files (e.g.,
main.cpp
,utils.cpp
, etc.) and place them in the same directory as the<project_name>.pro
file or in subdirectories if needed.Build the Project: Open a terminal or command prompt, navigate to the project directory, and run the
qmake
command followed by the<project_name>.pro
file name:phpqmake <project_name>.pro
This will generate a Makefile based on the project settings defined in the
<project_name>.pro
file.Compile and Link: After running
qmake
, you can use the appropriate build tool (e.g.,make
on Unix-like systems ornmake
on Windows) to compile and link your project. Run the appropriate command to build your project:Unix-like systems:
gomake
Windows:
nmake
This will compile your C++ source files and generate the executable specified by the
TARGET
setting in the<project_name>.pro
file.
Adjust the project settings, source files, and build commands according to your specific project requirements. Note that QMake is primarily designed for Qt projects, so using a more generic build system like CMake or a build toolchain like Makefile may be more appropriate for plain C++ projects.